Gross negligence of duties: DTO & Enforcement Inspector of Karimganj suspended: Transport Minister

June 17: As per the direction of Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, two officials, namely, District Transport Officer (DTO) Apu Mazumdar, Karimganj and Ahmed Hussain Mazumdar, Enforcement Inspector, office of the DTO, Karimganj have been placed under suspension on Thursday. They have been suspended for gross negligence of duties in checking overloading of vehicles.

Transport Minister has directed all DTOs for strict enforcement by checking over-speeding and monitor overloading diligently. He further added that negligence of duty will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

Transport Deptt is committed to enforce the motor vehicle rules and take action against menaces like overloading. Action will also be taken against negligent officials.
DTO and Enforcement Inspector of Karimganj placed under suspension for negligence of duty@himantabiswa pic.twitter.com/jZkxh1GOpE

— Chandra Mohan Patowary (@cmpatowary) June 17, 2021

Transport Department has directed S.R. Mannan, DTO, Hailakandi and S.U. Tapadar, Enforcement Inspector, office of the DTO, Hailakandi to take over the charge of DTO, Karimganj and Enforcement Inspector, Karimganj respectively in addition to their own duties until further order.